Guillermo Jenefes, a doctor and commentator, said on May 18 that all Argentinians should defend public education and show humility in political life. In his editorial for Detrás de las Noticias, Jenefes discussed current political events affecting both the country and the province.
Jenefes said the recent march in Buenos Aires to support public education was important. He stated, “It was an important march, and I believe that all Argentinians must defend public education which is essential and fundamental so that all Argentinians, especially our children, have the tools to develop in the future.” He added that access to educational resources is necessary for future leaders.
He also addressed budget cuts to universities as a reason for protest. “This march took place as a result of protests against university cuts and the need for more funding for universities and public schools,” Jenefes said. He called on national authorities to ensure adequate budgets: “The government has an obligation to guarantee education for all Argentinians and provide budgets so universities can teach their students.” Jenefes urged resolution of debates about university funding after a presidential veto blocked legislation providing resources.
Reflecting on his own background, he explained how public schools gave him opportunities: “I always say I am a man educated by public institutions… That public education formed me and should form all future generations.” Jenefes then shifted focus to recent news about a national deputy from Jujuy who displayed an expensive car. He commented on this event by saying there is a need for humility among politicians: “What I say is we must be humble—especially now when much of Argentina suffers due to government policies—there must be no ostentation.”
Jenefes also spoke about local developments such as naming a street after engineer León Rabbi Baldi, who contributed significantly to railway construction between San Salvador de Jujuy and Bolivia. Looking at provincial politics, he noted unity within radicalism behind Governor Carlos Sadir’s re-election bid while other parties face internal challenges ahead of elections planned for 2027.
Concluding his remarks on party unity within Justicialismo (the Justicialist Party), he said: “I hope they can agree so that personal ambitions do not prevail but rather union triumphs—and through this union—the possibility of discussing governorship in 2027.”